The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is attempting to bully the Tennessee Tea Party Convention into dropping Pamela Geller as one of their speakers for their event this weekend in Gatlinberg. In a stirring piece of Orwellian propaganda, CAIR cautioned
Today is, by some counts, International Draw a Mohammed Cartoon Day. Or, something like that. We totally understand that, to many Muslims, depictions of their prophet is blasphemous. But, we also know…and will always fight to defend the idea…that, in
PA Senator Arlen Specter lost his bid for reelection last night. He famously abandoned the GOP because he was worried he wouldn’t be able to win the party’s primary. Turns out he couldn’t win the Democrats’ primary either.
A recap of tonight’s festivities: WASHINGTON (AP) – Party-switching Sen. Arlen Specter fell to a younger and far less experienced rival in the Pennsylvania Democratic primary, and political novice Rand Paul rode support from tea party activists to a Republican
From the Associated Press: Rand Paul defeated Republican establishment favorite Trey Grayson in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, a closely watched race that was a test of the tea party movement’s strength. Paul, the son of former presidential candidate
Polls have closed in Pennsylvania. There are other primaries across the country tonight, of course, but Pennsylvania features a hard-fought Democrat primary for U.S. Senate, where party-switcher Arlen Specter may have finally reached the end of his political career, and
This political ad is, in a word, awesome. We can’t believe there is an actual “Agriculture Commissioner” position in state government, but we’re really comfortable with the idea if this guy wins the position. Maybe he’ll even work to abolish
Rebecca Mead on Breitbart’s “Empire of Bluster.” Read the whole thing and make up your own mind. An excerpt: Conflict also has the useful function of driving traffic to his sites. Breitbart.com is currently looked at by an average of
Today, in 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was founded.
It is Sunday. Let’s take a small break from the policy and political debates. This reminds us that there is a resilience to the American spirit that even the left can’t extinguish.
Over at Reason, the great Matt Welch looks under the hood of America’s fiscal engine and finds, well, trouble: The housing bubble, with its tax-generating wealth, was already bursting in 2007. Yet as recently as 2009, Montgomery County, Maryland, decided
Today, in 1776, the Virginia Convention declared independence from Britain. The convention also directed its delegates to the Continental Congress to push for a general declaration of independence from all the colonies.
Today, in 1948, Israel is declared an independent state. It is immediately attacked by all of its Arab neighbors. There were no settlements at the time. Also, no occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip or Golan Heights. Israel was
Today, in 1940, Germany began its invasion of France. Also, Winston Churchill, newly named Prime Minister, went before Parliament and made his “blood, toil, tears and sweat” speech. Stay strong.
Today, in 1962, General Douglas MacArthur delivered his “Duty, Honor, Country” speech at West Point.
RightChange.com, Inc. today released “The Attack of the 50-Foot Pelosi” ad in Pennsylvania for the Tim Burns’ special election race. In a tight race, Tim Burns, the Republican candidate is running against Mark Critz, a former congressional staffer for John
Yesterday, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced that he would pick up his ball and go home, clearly the way for a possible Labor/Liberal Democrat coalition government. David Cameron and the conservatives would continue on in opposition. Cameron, of course,
Today, President Obama is expected to announce the nomination of Harriet Miers Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. The only interesting question is how big of a supporting role the media chooses to play.
From Politico: Sen. Robert Bennett lost his party’s nomination during the second round of voting at the GOP state convention Saturday, making the three-term Senator the first incumbent to fall in this volatile midterm election cycle. Bennett finished in third
From the Associated Press: President Barack Obama’s homeland security and counterterrorism adviser said Sunday that authorities believe the Pakistani Taliban was behind the attempted bombing at Times Square. White House adviser John Brennan said that while the investigation is ongoing,
The state of Arizona has been under a withering barrage of criticism since it passed its controversial immigration law. President Obama has been especially pointed in his attacks. At the end of last week, the Governor of Arizona punched back.
Today, in 1945, combat in Europe ended. World War II was almost over.
Today, in 1718, the city of New Orleans was founded. Enjoy your weekend.
Despite its deep blue hues, Illinois is poised for a Republican pick up this November as Democrat Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias is neck deep in scandal. This remarkable ad is running statewide in Illinois and in 30 seconds shows why
Today, voters in Britain elect a new Parliament and, potentially, a new Prime Minister. The Tories, despite running an anemic campaign, are expected to win. Probably like the GOP in November here.
